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Trans oesophageal ECHO
If your doctor wants more detailed images or its difficult to get clear images with Transthoracic ECHO.
In this procedure:
U/sound images are taken before and immediately after you walk on a treadmill.
Trans catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Trans catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a new treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis.
The procedure is performed by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team led by Dr Rohan Bhagwandeen, director of structural intervention and the cardiac catheterization laboratories at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is the only accredited TAVI centre in the Hunter New England area and performs TAVI as a treatment option for eligible patients with severe aortic stenosis.
Speak to our Doctors at Newcastle heart about treatment options that may benefit you.
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Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart. This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Sport shoes. Ask your Dr if you take your regular medications prior. Avoid eating for at least 3 hours prior to test. Avoid caffeine (tea, coffee, cola and chocolate) for 24 hours before the test.
It’s done to find out if your coronary arteries are blocked using a special X-ray test. An angiogram can help your cardiologist see if you need treatment such as angioplasty or stent, coronary bypass surgery (CABG) or medical therapy.
An atrial septal defect is sometimes called a hole in the heart. It is a type of congenital heart defect in which an abnormal opening is present between the upper chambers of the heart.
There are different types of ECHO’s that the Doctor can order: Transthoracic ECHO A sonographer spreads gel on the device and presses the device firmly against your skin, aiming the u/sound beam through your chest to your heart. Trans oesophageal ECHO If your doctor wants more detailed images or its difficult to get clear images with Transthoracic ECHO. Stress ECHO U/sound images are taken before and immediately after you walk on a treadmill.